Home Care Physical Therapist- Part Time (Essex County)
Listed compensation
$65k-$75k
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Job Description
Company Description
Ignite Rehab, operating as part of Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, is a multidisciplinary therapy provider offering Physical and Occupational Therapy services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.
Job Description
We are looking for a motivated and passionate part time (with benefits!) Physical Therapist to provide in-home care. If you are a PT ready to take the next step forward in your career, we want to hear from you. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!
- All levels of experience are encouraged to apply and will train the right new graduate.
- Job Type: Part time w/ benefits, 20-visits per week
Location: Essex County, including E. Orange, W. Orange & Short Hills
Schedule: Flexible!
Responsibilities
- Accept and treat patients within your designated geographic area
- Provide 1:1 treatment
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs
- Deliver care that aligns with professional standards, agency policies, and the prescribed plan of care
- Educate family members, home health aides, and other caregivers on proper therapy techniques
Plan, and carry out occupational therapy programs to maintain, improve or restore physical function, relieve pain, and prevent occupational dysfunction in patients.
Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
- Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit
- Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit
- Must be willing to treat geriatric patients.
Ignite Rehab (DBA Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy) offers a diverse and creative place to grow, learn, and contribute. If you are interested in joining a passionate and dedicated professional community, let’s talk!
Qualifications
Physical Therapist Program Graduate
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of New Jersey or eligible.
- Preferred Certifications: First Aid, AED, & CPR Certifications.
- Home health experience is preferred but not required - We will provide you with a mentor to help with documentation and compliance.
- Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned geographic territory
Additional Information
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.
Compensation: USD 65000 - USD 75000 - yearly
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Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
In New Jersey, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$99k (487 salary observations; 1,594 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapy | ranked against 21,800 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $65k–$75k | Physical Therapy median $100k (middle half $95k–$108k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Jersey vs national | $99k median in New Jersey | $93k nationally (+6%)487 state / 11,826 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Jersey | 694 active | 21,613 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 50% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Physical Therapist listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment746 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Care Physical Therapist- Part Time (Essex County) at US Physical Therapy a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,800 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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